Promoting the Politics of Courage
Pavement politics took a new turn last week as strategies for the eradication of unwanted vegetation (weeds to some) on pavements became controversial. At the heart of the controversy was whether Cornwall Council should go back to using toxic weedkiller glyphosate this summer, andin particular, whether the Council had sought the opinion and partnership of parish […]
It’s an indictment that so many families need help with food and provisions. Though last week I was delighted to catch up with one of several local charitable projects which do just this. I met the wonderful volunteers who run Penzance based Food for Families CIC. I saw and heard about the great work they do. However, they and I […]
Pavement politics took a new turn this week as strategies for the eradication unwanted vegetation (weeds to some) on pavements became controversial. At the heart of the problem, of whether to use toxic weedkiller glyphosate this summer, Cornwall Council sought opinion and partnership of parish and town councils too late. I’ve recommended the Council halts its plans; further consults and reviews best science; considers using a more localised, community-led […]
We agree with Cornwall Council both that there have been numerous complaints about the safety and integrity of some pavements and the public realm where vegetation has become uncontrolled, and that any alternative policy adopted for public realm management would require agreement of all parties by the end of April, if it is to be […]
Andrew George MP has made several recent statements on his Facebook page, which can be found at the links below: On rebuilding the UK’s defences and the Defence Investment Plan: here. On an interview with ITV on Storm Goretti and resilience: here. On the supply of arms to Israel: here. On a visit to Food for Families: here. On […]
On Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd April, MPs of the influential House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee will visit local NHS and community healthcare services around Cornwall. During their visit, committee-members will be shown first-hand many of the sites used to deliver neighbourhood health services locally, as part of the committee’s inquiry into ‘Delivering The Neighbourhood Health Service: Estates’. Local MP, Andrew George – a member of the committee – is looking forward to highlighting the local need […]
Market Jew Street, Penzance, will be the venue for my next “Ask Andrew” event, on Saturday 18th April, 10:30am – 12pm. I’ll be there to listen, answer questions, and discuss local concerns. Everyone welcome. Saturday 18th April 10:30am-12pm Near Market House, Market Jew Street, Penzance 01736 339526 andrew.george.mp@parliament.uk
Friday, 10th April, 7pm – Queen’s Hotel, Penzance, TR18 4HG Andrew George MP will be joined by former Business and Trade Secretary, and former Liberal Democrat Party Leader, Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable. They will focus on: The state of the UK economy The UK’s role in global affairs Combatting widening inequality Restoring our NHS […]
A leading MP campaigner to protect farmers and growers from supermarket ‘bully boys’ has welcomed today’s Government announcement that it will move the prime fair-trade regulator to work alongside its farming policy in the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Andrew George – MP for the West Cornwall & Isles of Scilly constituency of St Ives – was […]
People’s Parliament – Public Meeting with Andrew George MP and guest SIR VINCE CABLE Friday, 10th April, 7pm – Queen’s Hotel, Penzance, TR18 4HG Andrew George MP will be joined by former Business and Trade Secretary, and former Liberal Democrat Party Leader, Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable. They will focus on: The state of the UK economy The UK’s […]